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GET OUT TO EAT GUIDE
There’s no better time than summer to get out and explore our region. Whether you want to grab a picnic, find a new al fresco favorite or make your destination a dinner, options abound in southern Wisconsin. Here are a few spots to get you started.
CADRE RESTAURANT
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2540 University Ave, Madison | 608-819-8555 Tu-F 3pm - 10pm; Sa 4pm - 10pm
Founded in the fall of 2019, Cadre is a French-inspired restaurant located in the Regent neighborhood of Madison. Cadre’s mission is to create a welcoming and educational dining experience using locally-sourced, respectfully prepared ingredients. cadrerestaurant.com,
@cadremadison, info@cadrerestaurant.com
CAMPO DI BELLA FARM TO TABLE
10229 Sharp Rd, Mount Horeb | 608-320-9287 F 4:30pm - 9pm; Sa 3pm - 9pm
Campo di Bella is a family-owned and operated farm-to-table restaurant and winery offering unique, on-farm dining experiences. Open Friday and Saturday evenings year round. Enjoy a special evening on their outdoor patio overlooking farm fields. To view and purchase dinner reservations, go to campodibella.com under the dining tab.
campodibella.com, @campodibella
FAR BRETON BAKERY
1219 North Sherman Avenue, Madison | 608-250-0035, F, Sa, Su 8:30am - 12pm
Madison’s Northside tiny bakery on wheels! Far Breton Bakery makes artisan pastries from scratch in the style of rural France (croissants, kouign amman, galettes, etc). Available Saturday at the entrance to Maple Bluff (off Sherman Ave) and Sundays at the Northside Farmers’ Market. Pre-order online at farbretonbakery.com.
farbretonbakery.com, @farbretonbakery
FORAGE KITCHEN
8430 Old Sauk Rd, Madison | 608-820-1210 M-Su 11am - 8pm
Nutritious salads and grain bowls made with fresh and local ingredients. Forage Kitchen is dedicated to bringing healthy foods to the local community at four locations throughout the Madison Metro area: State Street, Hilldale, Monona, and Middleton.
foragemadison.com, @forage_kitchen
GARVER LOUNGE
3241 Garver Green, Madison | 901-264-0228 W 4pm - 9pm; Th-F 4pm - 10pm; Sa 10am - 10pm; Su 10am - 3pm
Get a taste of what the private events company at the historic Garver Feed Mill has to offer in their lounge, which is open to the public five days a week. The Garver Lounge offers cocktails, brunch, local brews, upscale bar fare (including vegan and gluten free options), occasional live music, and a cool, casual Garver Feed Mill experience.
garverevents.com/lounge, @garverlounge/@garverevents
HERITAGE TAVERN
131 East Mifflin St, Madison | 608-283-9500 Tu-Th 4pm - 9pm, F-Sa 4pm - 10pm, Sa-Su 10am - 2pm
One block off Madison’s Capitol Square, Wisconsin’s finest ingredients meet global inspiration, culinary excellence and expertly crafted cocktails at Heritage Tavern. Enjoy twists on familiar dishes using local and sustainable ingredients. Brought to you by Chef Dan Fox, Madison Magazine 2013 Chef of the Year and three-time James Beard Award finalist. heritagetavern.com, @heritagetavern
HOMECOMING
242 North Lexington Street, Spring Green | 608-459-5313 M,Th, F, S 11:30am - 2:30pm and 5pm - 9pm. Su 10am - 2pm
Locally-focused casual fine dining restaurant. Natural wine, Wisconsin craft beers, and delicious cocktails. Indoor dining and outdoor dining in our garden are available for summer. Family and dog friendly. Woodfired pizza, fish, vegetables, and more. homecomingspringgreen.com,
@homecomingspringgreen
JACKNIFE
1046 East Washington Ave, Madison | 608-255-5225 M-Th 11am — 9pm; F, Sa 11am — 10pm; Su 4pm — 9pm
Jacknife rethinks the way fast-casual food makes you feel. By creating food that’s healthy, delicious, and always made with the highest-quality ingredients, they reshapehe way people enjoy not only sushi but fast-casual food in general. Their fresh, local ingredients will fill you up and make you feel good. getjacknife.com, @ilovejacknif
The interior of Jacknife. Be sure to check out the mural while you nosh. If you order online, grab your meal from a chilled locker right by the door.
JUST VEGGIEZ
2817 East Washington Ave, Madison | 608-443-9111 W, Th, F 11am - 8pm; Sa 12pm - 9pm
JustVeggiez is a 100% black, family-run vegan restaurant, catering, and vendor service that provides a healthier version of your favorite foods. Fresh and local ingredients. Eat well. Be happy.. JustVeggiez.com,
@justveggiez
LARK
60 South Main St, Janesville | 608-563-1800 Tu, W, Th 4pm - 9pm; F, Sa 4pm - 11 pm, Closed Su-M
With its warm, intimate atmosphere, acclaimed food and craft cocktails, Lark is the spot for a relaxed evening with friends in the heart of downtown Janesville. Their menu features a three-course prix fixe meal that changes monthly and thoughtful selection of small and large plates with seasonal and international influences. larkjanesville.com,
@larkjanesville
MIGRANTS
2601 West Beltline Hwy, Suite #106 Madison | 608-630-8194 M-Su 8am - 8pm
At Migrants, Chef Oscar brings locally sourced pasture-raised meat and vegetable tacos to Madison. Corn and flour tortillas are handmade daily. All ingredients are locally sourced, GMO free, or organic.
migrantsmadison.com, @migrantsmadison
NOBLE RIND CHEESE COMPANY
110 West Court St, Viroqua | 608-638-2743 W-Sa 10am - 7pm
A specialty cheese store celebrating American farmstead cheeses as well as cheese and charcuterie from around the globe. Coffee, soft drinks, soup, sandwiches, salads and desserts are all available. Plus small plates, cheese boards, stuff to feed your kids and an exceptional retail and wine selection. Celebrating good food. noblerind.com,
@noblerind
PASQUAL’S CANTINA
1344 East Washington Ave, Madison | 608-819-8002 100 Cross Country Rd, Verona | 608-497-3333 6712 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave, Middleton | 608-203-6116 Tu-Sa 11:30am - 9pm; Su- M Closed
Locally owned Southwestern-inspried from scratch fare with a newfangled twist! With over 100+ tequila options at each of our locations consisting of only 100% Weber Blue Agave & a fun, welcoming atmosphere! Come celebrate in good food! pasqualscantina.com,
@pasqualscantina
Authentic Southwestern favorites and margaritas made fresh daily!
RED
316 West Washington Ave, Suite 100 Madison | 608-294-1234 Su–Th 4:30pm - 9pm; F, Sa 4:30pm - 10pm
Just seconds from the Capitol, you’ll find the city’s most exciting dining experience. It starts with a menu that spans continents and goes far beyond sushi. The sculpted interior space is the perfect place to relax, grab a romantic dinner, or overwhelm your senses at their chef’s table. Every moment at RED creates a memorable experience.
red-madison.com, @redmadisonwi
Friends enjoying a Dragon Roll on the dog friendly patio at RED.
SALT & TIPPLE
219 South Main St, Viroqua | 608-638-6294 W-Sa 11am - 10pm; Su 10am - 7pm
Spirited deli with a curated grill and craft bar. Enjoy lively interpretations of your favorite meals as well as chef-and-farmer driven plates designed for sharing in their warm and relaxed atmosphere, with occasional live music! @salt_and_tipple
SANDWICH BAR
54 South Main St, Janesville | 608-607-0037 T, W, Th, F, Sa 11am - 7:30pm
Sandwich Bar offers creative, gourmet sandwiches and a selection of beer, wine and cocktails for lunch and dinner. Their interior features murals painted by Brooklyn artist Jeff Henriquez. Trivia every Wednesday night. sandwichbarjanesville.com, sandwichbarjville
SPROUTING ACRES LLC
1746 Hwy 73, Cambridge | 608-469-2319 1st & 3rd Sundays from May-October 2:30-8 p.m.
Sprouting Acres certified organic CSA farm has been delivering fresh produce to Madison and the surrounding area for almost 20 years. Now they are beginning their fourth season of pizza nights and live music on the farm as well as space to rent out for private events.
sproutingacres.com, FB: @sproutingacresfarmandpizza IG: @sproutingacres
SUNSHINE BREWING CO.
121 S Main St, Lake Mills | 920-320-9735 Su 12pm - 8pm, Tu-F 5pm - 10pm, Sa 12pm - 10pm
Sunshine Brewing Company is a small batch brewery with a specialty in Belgian style ales. Their taproom sits on Mill Pond and offers Southern California-style Mexican food, a great vibe, and a beer garden with sunset views. sunshinebrewco.com, @sunshinebrewco
Sunshine Brewing Company is a great bikeable destination, just a couple blocks off the Glacial Drumlin State Trail in Lake Mills.
THE GRUMPY TROLL
105 South 2nd St, Mount Horeb | 608-437-2739 S, M, Tu, W, Th 11am - 9pm F, Sa 11am - 10pm
The Grumpy Troll is an award-winning brewpub with bold and creative handcrafted ales and lagers brewed right on-site! Their menu offers masterfully built burgers & sandwiches, mouth-watering pasta, house-made soups, salads and filling appetizers. The Biergarten offers year-round outdoor seating and the newly remodeled Taproom upstairs is a great space for gathering with friends and family.
thegrumpytroll.com, @grumpytrollbrew
VENGAN PA’ KA
Various locations across Madison Hours change weekly. Follow us for weekly schedule and locations.
Vengan Pa’ Ka is a farm-to-cart mobile food truck dishing out innovative vegan cuisine. Sustainability is at the forefront of VPK’s ideology and they’re on a mission to provide sustainably grown, organic, plant-based products while supporting a conscious lifestyle. By deploying innovative culinary techniques, VPK hopes to entice even the non-vegan population into enjoying dishes that contribute to environmental sustainability.
venganpaka.com, @venganpaka
Award winning plant-based nachos featuring house-made “Smoked Goodah.”
WILLY STREET CO-OP
North: 2817 North Sherman Ave, Madison | 608-271-4422 M-Su 8am - 8pm West: 6825 University Ave, Middleton | 608-284-7800 M-Su 8am - 9pm East: 1221 Williamson St, Madison | 608-251-6776 M-Su 7:30am - 9pm
Willy Street Co-op is a natural foods grocery cooperative specializing in local, organic, and sustainable foods where everyone is welcome. Three stores in the greater Madison area offer grab and go salads, sandwiches, wraps, juices, and desserts, as well as hot food bars, all made locally in their delis and production kitchen. willystreet.coop,
@willystcoop
Choose from grab & go salads, sandwiches, juices, sushi and more.
WONDERSTATE COFFEE
27 West Main St, Madison | 608.283.9478 M-Th 7am - 2:30pm; F-Su 7am - 4pm 302 S Main St, Viroqua | 608.638.7701 M-Su 7am-5pm
Visit the café on Capitol Square and experience spectacular organic coffee, roasted in Viroqua and prepared by Madison’s finest baristas. Stay for a bite and you’ll see and taste a vibrant food menu made of locally sourced, organic ingredients. wonderstate.com,
